ATHENA titanium Intake Valve for YAMAHA WRF 450, YZF 450 and FANTIC XEF 450 2020-2024

On YAMAHA WRF 450, YZF 450 and FANTIC XEF 450 from 2020 to 2024, the ATHENA titane VI-485209T intake valve fits in place of the original part. On a motocross four-stroke, the intake valves work at very high revs. When the valve clearance keeps closing up, it's often because the valve and its seat have worn.

Specifications

• Brand: ATHENA
• Manufacturer part number: VI-485209T
• EAN code: 8053300710522
• Engine: 4-stroke

When to replace it?

• Valve clearance closing up from one check to the next.
• Hard hot starting, loss of compression.
• Marked valve face or cupped valve when removed.

As soon as the valve clearance no longer holds between two checks. Always replace the valves on the same side together and have the seats recut.

Fitting tips

1. Have the valve seats recut and check the guides.
2. Don't lap a coated titanium valve with grinding paste: it would destroy the coating.
3. Fit new valve stem seals and check the springs.
4. Set the valve clearance with valve shims if needed, then check it again after the first few hours.
5. Refit with a valve cover gasket in good condition.

Why ATHENA?

Founded in 1973 near Vicenza, Athena is an Italian engine gasket specialist that has made its gaskets on its own production lines since day one, as well as a renowned manufacturer of pistons and cylinder kits. The brand supplies original equipment to manufacturers such as KTM, Ducati, Fantic, Piaggio and Triumph, and is a partner of the MXGP motocross world championship.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Valve stem seals : ATHENA · KIBBLEWHITE
• Valve shims : PROX 29.948 · PROX 29.948
• Valve cover gasket : MOOSE 817944MSE · MOOSE 817854MSE

Frequently asked questions

Do both valves need replacing?
Yes, intake valves are usually replaced as a pair to keep the engine running evenly.

Titanium or steel?
Titanium is much lighter: the valve train copes better with high revs. Steel is more tolerant of wear and is perfectly suited to leisure riding; don't mix the two materials without following the manufacturer's recommendations (springs).

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
FANTIC XEF 450 2024
FANTIC XEF 450 2023
FANTIC XEF 450 2022
YAMAHA WRF 450 2023
YAMAHA WRF 450 2022
YAMAHA WRF 450 2021
YAMAHA YZF 450 2023
YAMAHA YZF 450 2022
YAMAHA YZF 450 2021
YAMAHA YZF 450 2020